DisplacedGRITS

well, if that isn't motivation to stay sober today i don't know what is, lol! if you would have told me 6 months and 1 day ago that i would be celebrating 6 months of sobriety, i would have cried and laughed, called you mad, finished my drink and poured another one. that is, if i was awake. my journey through sobriety has been so life changing, so refreshing, so eye opening. i'm very grateful to the SR community. i don't think i would be doing so well or feel so solid right now if it wasn't for the continued support of this community. also, this forum is an invaluable tool in my sobriety toolbox. everyday, i come on here and read about people celebrating their sobriety, sharing stories about their relapses or struggles, first discovering this site and their desire to quit drinking/using, supporting each other or just chatting in the chat room. not a day goes past that i am not reminded that i am a part of a huge community. lately, i have been having thoughts that i just need to get through my first year and then i'll be able to consider drinking the occasional beer. that thought began to really take root in my head until i came here and read a few threads. sure enough, i found a thread with a post that referred me to "kindling" (which i was aware of but not familiar with) and after reading up with that, the thought vanished. SR to the rescue! i honestly believe in the power of this community. we are here because we believe that together, we are stronger. i am stronger because of you people and you people have saved my life. you have given me six months of life and i have had so much joy. Thank you.

i wish i had a pic of myself when i was drinking but i was so ashamed of myself that i hardly have anything to compare myself to from then. all i have is a pic from Sunday at the Renaissance Faire with me and a couple of the lovely swordsmen.

GoaStyle

Congratulations your an inspiration! I hope to be where you are in 5 months and 15 days.

Dee74

congrats on 6 months DG - awesome!

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Jeni26

So very happy for you DG. You have come so very far, and are an inspiration to me xxx

Zee

Brilliant pic! and big congratulations on 6 months. You look great! x

awuh1

Very nice grits

mecanix

grits

bestwishes, M

DarkDays

Great puc ! Amazing on 6 months, keep going forward.

WantToHeal

Congrats on 6 months, DG! That is such a feat to be proud of! You have come so far, and from your pic it looks like sobriety is agreeing with you! Well done!

instant

DG. It rolls around soon enough. I cried at six months it was incomprehensible. It is possible to remain sober and start living again. well done!!

Scolova

Congrats on 6 months & Looking good.
I read about Kindling before I got sober and etched it in my brain 'There is No Just one drink. Ever. The cycle will always start again.' Coming up on one year this month the thought has hit me a couple times, but not in an active 'I'm gonna do that' kinda way. (cunning alcoholism)
Good to see you are enjoying sobriety.

Ragamuffin

So inspiring, I can't wait to feel the way that you do. Congrats

drunkyjules

Congrats DG! I have one week today......I'm gonna use you as my inspiration! Its amazing what life can be.....if we live in life and not in the bottle!

LoftyIdeals

Congrats on 6 mos, Displaced! I am so glad for you! You are an inspiration, and I thank you for your posts, which are fresh with honesty, and genuine recovery.

And you also make quite the wench, m' lady!

least

Congrats on six months sober!!

jobei

Looks like you're having fun! Well done!!

sugarbear1

Congratulations, Grits! You've come a long way! Keep moving forward!!

stairs

Wonderfully inspiring! Congratulations grits!

nonblondechef

Beautiful and beautiful! Keep it going DG - you are awesome!

Mizzuno

Good job Grits! You should be proud. Very good work!